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The Rick Pitino/Kentucky reunion continues. After making a surprise appearance with his former players last night at Big Blue Madness — Mark Pope’s first as the Cats’ head coach — Pitino stopped by the Joe Craft Center this morning to meet Pope’s team. UK released a video of Pitino addressing the players on social media. He describes the greatness of the 1995-96 national championship team and how Pope, the captain, was the “glue that kept the team together.” After praising Pope’s attitude and work ethic, Pitino explains to Pope’s players what it means to play for Kentucky, which hits a little …

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